Isaiah Pola-Mao faces competition for Raiders' safety role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao is expected to face fierce competition for a starting role during the offseason. Last season, he played 1,081 defensive snaps, ranking second on the team. The Raiders have bolstered their safety depth by adding Treydan Stukes and Dalton Johnson in the 2026 NFL Draft, increasing the competition for defensive positions. Despite a solid performance, Pola-Mao's coverage statistics indicate room for improvement ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Pola-Mao logged 1,081 snaps last season, second on the Raiders defense.
- •Raiders drafted safeties Treydan Stukes and Dalton Johnson to enhance depth.
- •Pola-Mao recorded 92 tackles and two interceptions in 2025.
- •Current team dynamics may push Pola-Mao to a reserve role or improve his performance.
- •Klint Kubiak leads a revamped coaching staff for the upcoming season.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Reserve, sub package role likely best route for Raiders’ Isaiah Pola-Mao
"Safety rarely came off the field last season but Las Vegas improved depth, expect competition to be fierce this offseason
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